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DIANA RIKASARI, INVITES US INTO THE WORLD OF AUTISM AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
DIANA RIKASARI Diana Rikasari, showed her collection on Thursday 10th October at Vancouver Fashion Week SS20. I wrote a post prior to the opening of Vancouver Fashion Week called "See Why Vancouver Fashion Week Is The Place To Be." In this post I covered some of the up coming designers that would be showcased at...Continue reading→
3 SHOE TRENDS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT.
3 SHOE TRENDS Think: Chunky Sneakers, Mary Jane's, Utility Boots Every season certain trends seem to really take off. In fact, a trend starts when 3 or more designers show the same thing on the runway. An even bigger trend predictor is what the influencers are wearing. Well darlings, I always have my eyes peeled...Continue reading→
WITH SEYIT ARES WE LOVE THE NIGHT LIFE AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
SEYIT ARES Seyit Ares showed his collection on Thursday the 10th of October at VFW SS20. Ares is a German-born fashion designer who after studying make-up and hairstyling returned to school to study fashion. He studied fashion design at the Fashion Design Institut in Düsseldorf. During this period, he gained experience while interning at Marina...Continue reading→
ARTEMISIA HWANG GIVES FASHION DRAMA, VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
ARTEMISIA HWANG Artemisia Hwang presented her collection on Thursday the 10th of October VFW SS20. Artemisia Hwang is a Chinese/Canadian student who studies in Italy. Certainly, this again is a powerful statement on diversity at Vancouver Fashion Week. While starting her fashion career as a model Artemisia finds her love of fashion can be combined with her need...Continue reading→
LASALLE COLLEGE SHOW THEIR BEST AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
LASALLE COLLEGE GRADS LaSalle College grads showed their collections on Thursday, October 10th, 2019. Certainly, one of the most exciting things for me at Vancouver Fashion Week is seeing the next crop of young designers. Part of the education process for a young fashion designer includes putting together a successful fashion show. While, creating a...Continue reading→
AADHE CLOTHING, EAST MEETS WEST AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
AADHE CLOTHING AADHE CLOTHING presented on Wednesday the 9th of October at VFW SS20. Certainly, if you have been following my reviews of Vancouver Fashion Week, you may tire of me talking about diversity. However, it is a theme that is so important in today's society. Looking at the culture of Canada, I am so...Continue reading→
ISRAELLA KOBLA A CHIC LABEL STRUTS IT’S STUFF, VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
ISRAELLA KOBLA Emefa Kuadey presented her brand ISRAELLA KOBLA on Wednesday 9th October Vancouver Fashion Week SS20 .What says S/S 2020, the brand ISRAELLA KOBLA certainly does. ISRAELLA KOBLA is the label by Canadian designer Emefa Kuadey. This British born designer came to Canada to study at Carleton University in Ottawa in 2009 and has...Continue reading→
ANOTHER DAVID; CONTEMPORARY AND EASY AT VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK
ANOTHER DAVID Another David presented on Wednesday 9th October VFW SS20. Rarely do I cover menswear on this blog, however when attending Vancouver Fashion Week I saw some collections worthy of my attention. Girls, if you are looking for contemporary and easy fashion for your guy, consider Another David. Marco Rossi is a young designer...Continue reading→
About Me
Launched in 2015 "Dress the Part" jandrewspeaks.com is for all you fashion students, fashionista's and fashion lovers. If you love fashion and style you'll be right at home here.
"Who Am I"
Firstly and most importantly I am a lover of Fashion. As a confirmed mommy's boy I learned sewing from my home seamstress mother. From a very young age I loved to design create and explore the world of fashion and costume . I have a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, in Costume Design and Art History. After working as a theatrical costume designer , teacher and artist , I have recently dedicated myself to writing this blog .
I live in Vancouver , Canada with my partner Angelo. A great life begins with a purpose , my first priority is my partner and family and my second is meaningful work. In fact Dress The Part started with an idea to spread my love of fashion and sharing my expertise and knowledge. Hence this is my meaningful work.